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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 15, 2009—On Sunday, Oct. 11, more than 3,000 walkers and runners gathered at the Angus Barn to participate in the 21st Annual Thad and Alice Eure Walk for Hope and First Annual Run for Hope. The 10k walk/run raised more than $400,000 for the Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness.
At the conclusion of the walk, participants enjoyed music, food and children's activities at the Pavilions at the Angus Barn, a new special events venue located behind the renowned restaurant. As part of the festivities, the following individuals and teams were recognized as top fundraisers for the year.
Top Fundraisers
1. Rebecca Brenner—$13,0212. Greg Cox—$8,3033. Louise Fisher—$5,3464. Laura Walker—$5,2855. Jill Highsmith—$5,1016. David Hansquine—$4,0457. Debbie Vick—$4,0008. Lynne Welsh—$3,2809. Kent Goddard—$2,57010. Liz Skvarla—$2,265Top Fundraisers Under 12 Years
1. Blair Bowling—$1,5302. Charlotte Welsh—$1,0503. Blake Raynor—$560Top Teams
1. Certified Angus Walkers—$23,2212. A Thousand Friends for Hope—$15,5213. Windborne Walkers—$14,185"We are grateful for all of our participants, but these individuals and teams consistently go above and beyond the call," said Walk Chair Van Eure. "It warms my heart to see their dedication to the Walk and to raising awareness that mental illness is treatable and beatable."
For more information on the Foundation of Hope, visit www.walkforhope.com or call 919-781-9255.
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About the Foundation of Hope
Founded in 1984, the Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness is a nonprofit philanthropic organization dedicated to funding breakthroughs in the treatment of mental illness. The Walk for Hope is the foundation's signature annual fundraiser and the country's only annual community walk that raises funds for the research and treatment of mental illness. Since 1988, the Walk for Hope has funded more than $3.1 million in local research projects and treatment programs, and has leveraged more than $100 million for local research through federal grants from national health organizations. To learn more about the Foundation of Hope, visit www.walkforhope.com.
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